The Commercial Workers Union of Zimbabwe (CWUZ) criticises OK Zimbabwe Limited’s decision to suspend salary and wage payments, describing the action as “exploitative and unlawful.” The union says the company did not follow legally required procedures when reaching the agreement that led to the suspension.
Both outlets report that OK Zimbabwe announced over the weekend that all salaries and wages are suspended with immediate effect. They link the company’s decision to a resolution adopted at its Joint Works Council meeting.
CWUZ says it intends to pursue legal action in response to the suspension, arguing that the process used by the company violates labour law. The dispute centres on whether OK Zimbabwe complied with the proper labour procedures before implementing the payroll interruption.
No details are provided in the articles about the reasons for the suspension from OK Zimbabwe, nor about any company response to the union’s allegations beyond the announcement and reference to the Joint Works Council resolution.
